Rockville Apartments and Rentals

Located near Interstate 270 and part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, Rockville is part of a vibrant downtown community with easy access to the Washington, D.C., area. Located 12 miles from the nation's capitol, Money Magazine ranked Rockville No. 66 in 2008 as one of the "Best Places to Live in the United States." With a population of 61,209 according to data from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, this charming Maryland community is one of the fastest growing towns in the mid-Atlantic area, so it is no wonder that many families are seeking Rockville apartments for rent.

With its origins dating back to colonial times, Rockville is one of Maryland's oldest cities. After Montgomery County was formed succeeding the Revolutionary War, The community came to be known as Williamsburg, but the city eventually settled on Rockville by the turn of the 19th century due to its close location to Rock Creek. The community remained rural and small until the late 1800s after the first branch of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad passed through the area, stimulating the local economy.

The beginning of the 20th century saw steady growth until after World War II, when the population exploded. Due to D.C.'s suburban boom in the latter half of the 1900s, the city limits of Rockville spread south, increasing the population from nearly 7,000 in 1950 to nearly 45,000 in 1980. Despite its staggering growth, Rockville has remained a quiet, leisurely oasis in the Washington, D.C. area.

Rockville is home to many federal government agencies and think tanks, so it is not surprising that the largest employer is Westat, a research design, data collection and information systems corporation, according to the city's 2009 comprehensive annual financial report. Other notable governmental agencies that employ many residents are Human Genome Science and Lockheed Martin. If you are either commuting to D.C. or working in one of these prized agencies, finding Rockville rentals should be no problem since the city is growing and expanding.

Two of the country's most prestigious universities are located near Rockville, one of them being Georgetown University. A vibrant campus that specializes in research, the university is comprised of four undergraduate colleges and four graduate schools as well as a medical residency. Another school popular with Rockville residents is a local branch of Johns Hopkins University. A world-renowned institution for medical research, the Rockville campus has more than 50 part-time degree and certificate programs available to Maryland students from across the state.  

Rockville's world class schools and job opportunities, easy access to Interstate 270 and close proximity to Washington, D.C., result in a higher cost of living than the national average. As of 2009, the median gross rent was $1,542 per month. Nevertheless, the median household income in the area is booming. From 2000 to 2009, the average income rose by $25,500 per year, and is showing no signs of slowing down.

A favorite of locals and wine lovers from all over the Washington D.C., area, "Uncorked" is Rockville's very own wine festival. With free concerts and cooking demonstrations, this festival attracts over 3,000 visitors every summer in the Rockville Town Square. Here you can sip and swirl some of the best wines from around the state.

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